Flight cancellations, delays due to COVID-19 drag on as pandemic hammers airlines
The spread of the coronavirus' omicron variant continues to hammer the airline industry with a slew of new flight delays and cancellations on Wednesday.
Dow adds 95 points, S&P, Nasdaq slip
Investors are shaking off omicron fears with the S&P on track for a banner year despite a recent bout of volatility.
What the oil market signals about omicron
Oil prices are climbing and giving traders a big clue about the omicron threat.
Omicron created huge vacuum of cancellations that 'keep on going': NYC restaurant owner
New York City restaurant owner Thomas Makkos said that business has dropped by about 70% over the past two weeks due to worries related to the omicron strain.
Goldman Sachs to require COVID-19 booster shots for employees, visitors
Goldman Sachs will require all employees and visitors entering its offices to receive a COVID-19 booster shot beginning in February.
COVID testing company ramps up production to meet US demand
Intrivo releases new at-home COVID test designed for gatherings as omicron cases surge across the U.S.
Airlines hit hard by cancellations again Monday, as COVID staffing issues threaten to bleed into new year
U.S. airlines canceled hundreds of flights yet again on Monday, this time led by SkyWest, a regional carrier for Delta, United and American Airlines
Novavax at 'tipping point' with COVID vaccine: CEO
Novavax CEO Stanley Erck said that his company is at the “tipping point” as it pertains to its COVID vaccine and noted that the two-dose series will be “very effective” against the highly-contagious omicron strain.
Airbnb says it'll 'crack down' on New Year's Eve parties
Airbnb notified its users about its latest New Year's Eve protocol in November 2021. Since then, the new COVID-19 omicron variant has emerged and has overtaken the COVID-19 delta variant in the U.S., according to data published by the CDC.
New York City private business vaccine mandate in effect, fines loom for employers with unvaccinated workers
The vaccine mandate New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced for private employers earlier this month is not in effect in the city, with $1,000 fines looming for employers with unvaccinated workers.
Oil may hit $100 in 2022 as US energy independence dwindles
U.S. energy policies could push oil to $100 per barrel in 2022.
Stocks in 2022 face bumpy ride as S&P sits at record
With the S&P 500, the broadest measure of the U.S. stock market, sitting at a record high, strategists are cautiously optimistic about 2022, but there are a fair amount of wildcards.
US port delays: Outcome of holidays will determine if supply chain crisis extends into 2023, experts say
With the U.S. past the peak of consumer demand and the winter holidays nearly over, experts say the next couple of months will be critical to determine whether the supply chain crisis brought on by the pandemic will extend into 2023.
Federal program offers cash to cover COVID-19 funeral costs
When Wanda Olson’s son-in-law died in March after contracting COVID-19, she and her daughter had to grapple with more than just their sudden grief. They had to come up with money for a cremation. She and her daughter then learned of a federal program that reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
New local laws aim to stop rising evictions
Dozens of cities and states are enacting new laws to protect tenants facing eviction, aiming to stem a tide of new cases and offer renters more ways to settle conflicts with property owners.
Despite supply issues and omicron, holiday sales rise 8.5%
Holiday sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years, even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the season, according to one spending measure.
Christmas Eve travel rebounds from 2020 COVID lows, number doubles despite Omicron fears
Christmas Eve travel is back in the United States, although fewer passengers passed through TSA checkpoints Friday than on Christmas Eve 2019.
Protesters storm Guadeloupe legislature over vaccine rules
Protesters angry over virus and vaccine rules occupied Guadeloupe's regional legislature because of stalled negotiations over their grievances about management of the French Caribbean island.
Carnival cruise ship denied entry to two ports after 'small number' onboard test positive for COVID
A Carnival Cruise Line ship has been turned away from two Caribbean ports after passengers and crew tested positive for COVID-19
Shipping companies adapted to handle 'super bowl' peak delivery season, Biden admin takes credit
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki declared on Thursday that the Biden administration had "saved Christmas."



















